In 1985 political correctness must not yet have really taken a foot-hold in American society. Case in point: This model kit ad from Marvel's Alpha Flight #29 ...
And here's an enlarged pic of the circled portion:
Hmm. The Germans, against whom all the other skirmishes are fought in this "battle" model kit, aren't referred to as "Gerrys" or "Krauts."
I surely doubt you'd see something like this today!